How To Fix TP518 - End of import & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TP - Transport Control

• Message number: 518

• Message text: End of import & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TP518 - End of import & & & ?

  The SAP error message TP518 "End of import & & &" typically indicates that there was an issue during the transport import process. This message is part of the transport management system (TMS) in SAP, which is used to manage the transport of objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance to production).
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Dependencies: The transport may depend on other transports that have not been imported yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the transport management system.
  Object Locks: Objects being transported may be locked in the target system, preventing the import.
  Version Conflicts: There may be version conflicts with existing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into what went wrong during the import.
  Verify Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent transports have been imported before attempting to import the current transport.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations to execute the transport.
  Release Locks: If objects are locked, you may need to unlock them or wait until the locks are released.
  Re-import the Transport: If the transport request is corrupted, you may need to re-export it from the source system and then import it again.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with TMS and how it manages transports between different SAP systems.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes related to transport issues, as they often contain fixes or workarounds for known problems.
  System Logs: In addition to transport logs, check system logs (SM21) for any related errors that may provide further context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as STMS (Transport Management System), SE01 (Transport Organizer), and SE09/SE10 (Transport Requests).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.